ProTek RC "Blue Flame" DC Nitro Engine Heater (Head Warmer)
About this part
This is the ProTek R/C "Blue Flame" DC Nitro Engine Heater. The “Blue Flame” Engine Heater utilizes technology similar to that used by Formula 1, Indy Car and NASCAR racing teams to properly and safely pre-heat your nitro engine in 10 minutes to 140-160°F or 60-70°C. *Actual engine temperature and heating times may vary slightly based on power source and ambient temperature variances.
The ProTek R/C “Blue Flame” Engine Heater will pre-heat the critical internal parts of your nitro engine resulting in reduced wear and unnecessary stresses on critical internal parts including the crankshaft, connecting rod, piston and sleeve. Pre-heated engines also start-up smoother, easier, and reduce stresses on starter boxes. Fuel consumption is also reduced due to shorter on-track warm-up times. The engine heater is also perfect for new or newly rebuilt nitro engines due to the heating processes temporary reduction of mechanical "pinch" allowing for easier and safer start-ups.
Please Note: Engine heater will not fit O.S. low profile cooling heads, such as PTK-2611.
Features:
- 10 minute safety timer turns heater off automatically.
- Built-in temperature sensor to control heater power output.
- LED indicates status of engine heater.
- 12V DC power source compatible with low voltage cutoff.
- Fire- and heat-resistant adjustable cover.
- Fits all .19-.26 nitro engines.
- Small, lightweight, and compact for quick and easy storage.
- High-efficiency heat transfer design.
- Access port allows you to start and monitor your engine temperature without the need to remove heater.
Recommended Batteries:
- ECP-LP-2200-3S30: EcoPower "Electron" 3S Li-Poly 30C Battery Pack (11.1V/2200mAh)
- ECP-LPS-4100-3S35: EcoPower "Electron" 3S Li-Poly 35C Battery Pack (11.1V/4100mAh)
- PTK-5150: ProTek R/C 3S "Supreme Power" Li-Poly 35C Battery Pack (11.1V/2200mAh)
Specifications:
Input Voltage: 12 Volt DC
Connector: T-Style
Heating Power: 90 Watt
Heating Time: Approx. 10 Minutes
Low Voltage Cutoff: 9-10 Volts
Net Weight: 65g
LED Indicator:
- Heating: Red LED Remains Lit
- Low Voltage: Red LED Blinks
Dimensions:
- Diameter: 63mm
- Height: 50mm
Heating Temperature: Approx. 140°-160°F (60°-70°C) *Actual engine temperature and heating times may vary slightly based on power source and ambient temperature variances. Heater draws 7 amps with a 12 volt input.
CA Residents Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Details...Reviews3.8 · 18 reviews
I bought on of these back in December, and used it for the first time in April to heat up a brand new motor that I was breaking in for the season. On the very first use, the heating element burned clear through to the outer cover. I didn't do anything special; I installed it per the istructions with an 11.1 volt battery. Don't know if I got a bad unit, but definitely wasn't expecting that especially on the FIRST use. Of course, with the 90 day warranty, I was dead in the water on getting it replaced. Don't think I'll be buying another one of these.
This heater seems to be well built and I really like having a low voltage cutoff and a temp control. The heater gets my engine up to 170-180° in a cycle or two....and that is my one complaint. Its a big COMPLAINT though. I DO NOT like the ten minute timer. There is no audible warning that the heater has turned off, and no way to adjust the timer to a longer duration. I do not want to babysit my car, just to be sure that my heater is still on and my engine is not getting cold again. I would not buy this product again, due to the timer.
This protek rc blue flame does the job! Can heat up my engine in 10 mins for my desired temp for my engine, if you're looking for an engine heater look no more, cheapest among other heaters and reliable! I highly recommend this thingy!
Works good when it works. heating element and electronics are good quality but the cover is no good. you have to be very particular about how you tighten the strap and make sure you have good contact between the heating element and the head all the way around. If you don't have good contact all the heat will go into the cover material and burn it up in seconds. used this dozens of times without fault but the two times that I didn't fiddle with the fit to the head was enough to destroy it. This was used on an OS AD2 cooling head which is slightly tapered at the bottom. you have to force the material to overlap itself on the bottom to get a tight fit with this head.
Great engine heater. I like the fact it has a low volt cutoff to protect lipo packs. Works great with 3s lipo and a 12v power supply.
Reviewers largely agree the heating element, electronics and low-voltage cutoff work well, and that the heater reaches operating temperature in one to two cycles on a 11.1V or 3S LiPo or a 12V supply. Opinion splits sharply on the cover fabric: several reviewers report it tearing or melting, sometimes after a single use, while others report long service. Fit is also an issue, as poor contact or a tapered head can cause the cover to burn, and the included battery is criticised by some. The 10-minute timer with no audible warning is a recurring complaint, while others find the LED and cycling workable.
- + Heats engine to temperature in one or two cycles
- + Low-voltage cutoff protects LiPo packs
- + Portable battery operation
- + Electronics and heating element described as good quality
- − Cover fabric tears or melts under heat
- − Cover burns if fit to head is loose or uneven
- − 10-minute timer shuts off with no audible warning
- − Included battery criticised; does not fit some LCG heads without modification